Associate Director, Global Medical Communications

Summary

Join Ascendis Pharma as a Senior Manager of Global Medical Communications, a remote position reporting to the Global Head of Medical Communications. You will lead the development and execution of the global strategic publication plan for a rare disease therapeutic area. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and external experts to ensure high-quality, compliant publications. You will oversee the tactical execution of the publication plan and contribute to department initiatives to improve publications practices. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, experience in medical publications within the pharmaceutical industry, and a deep understanding of industry regulations and guidelines. Ascendis Pharma offers a dynamic workplace and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• PhD or PharmD required
• 5+ years in medical or scientific publications within the pharmaceutical industry required
• Knowledge of publications best practices (ICMJE, GPP2022) required
• Ability to navigate complex data and rapidly incorporate relevant insights into medical communications
• Demonstrated leadership capacity, including success working collaboratively in cross-functional settings
• Experience managing medical or scientific writers/vendors
• Experience managing budgets

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive the development and rationale for the publication plan and strategic objectives for individual medical communications tactics
• Interface with external experts (e.g., key opinion leaders, clinical trial investigators, and other healthcare professionals) and internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical, Statistics, Medical Affairs,) to ensure publications address gaps and unmet needs and incorporate the latest data and expert perspectives
• Oversee the tactical execution of the publication plan, ensuring the development of high-quality, scientifically accurate, and timely publications
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of Ascendis publication policies and procedures as well as industry regulations and guidelines to ensure publications are pursued and executed compliantly, following industry best practices
• Contribute to department initiatives/activities to improve publications practices and processes. Stay current on industry and company requirements and best practices as they relate to scientific publications
• Ensure publications are pursued and executed compliantly, following industry standards

Preferred Qualifications

Professional credentials/certification (e.g., CMPP) a plus

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mental Health resources
• Paid leave benefits for new parents